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federal agencies, including the FCC. Support local control related to the installation of 5G <br />infrastructure. <br /> <br />Smart Cities Initiatives. Seek opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships and <br />emerging technology resources that would assist communities in transforming traditional <br />industrial sites into modern manufacturing workplaces. Support opportunities to humanize <br />industrial districts, including funding for place- making activities. <br /> <br />Social Security and Medicare. Support federal actions to protect public benefits created <br />by Social Security and Medicare, while balancing reasonable reforms that would bolster <br />the financial solvency of both programs. <br />Tobacco and Vaping. Support federal efforts to discourage youth access to tobacco and <br />vaping products. Support enforcement of the federally mandated minimum age of 21 <br />years to purchase such products. Support federal efforts to regulate or restrict access to <br />flavored products. <br /> <br />Transportation Infrastructure. Work with the Administration to secure new discretionary <br />grants for local transportation system and other infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan <br />Infrastructure Law, especially safety improvements at railroad crossings and along <br />infrastructure facilities, including the Urban Greenway project. Support funding for <br />crosswalks, traffic calming, street repairs (including Lake Chabot Road), or other efforts <br />to achieve the City’s Vision Zero program. Support legislation that would lead to the <br />creation of a National Infrastructure Bank, similar to HR 4052. <br /> <br />Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Support appropriations for vital state and local <br />government grants provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal <br />agencies to support local water infrastructure needs. Support regulations that protect <br />public drinking water supply, including the prevention of exposure to lead and copper in <br />drinking water. Support for reclaimed water projects. <br /> <br />Voting Rights. Support the rights of all United States citizens to access the polls and <br />vote. Support increased federal funding or legislation that augments election security <br />and ensures public access to polling stations. Oppose efforts that would restrict voting <br />rights or access.